Generosity shines through: Lions Club charity auction raises €20,000


THE immense generosity of members of the public and businesses across Donegal shone through once again this year, with Letterkenny Lions Club’s Annual Charity Auction raising €20,000 for the Donegal Food Response Network (DFRN). The network, established by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), consists of 21 community and voluntary organisations. Each year, 100,672 food packages […]

New sculpture at Lough Eske honours Red Hugh O’Donnell


A new 18-foot tall wood carving of Red Hugh O’Donnell has been unveiled in the grounds of Lough Eske Castle. O’Donnell was born into the powerful O’Donnell clan of Tyrconnell, the present-day County Donegal. He became the clan’s chief in 1592 but died suddenly in 1602 at the age of just 29. Advertisement Carved from […]

Speed enforcement operation continuing until midnight


An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, are continuing to carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day this evening.   The initiative, which began at 12:01am this morning will continue until 11:59pm today, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce […]

Cathaoirleach extends Christmas greetings to the Donegal Diaspora


CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has extended Christmas wishes to the Donegal Diaspora. In a festive message, Councillor Paul Canning said: “As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. “Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people […]

Probe following dangerous driving incident


GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]

Pedestrian taken to hospital following Raphoe collision


A PEDESTRIAN was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Raphoe. The road traffic collision happened on the R236 at Magheraboy on Thursday, December 18 at approximately at 11.15pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver and passengers were uninjured. A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian involved was taken by ambulance to […]

Six cars damaged in Letterkenny car park


THE front and rear windscreens of six cars were damaged in a Letterkenny car park. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a number of criminal damage incidents that happened in a car park at the Nas Mór Apartment block in Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, at 00.30am on Sunday, December 21. Gardaí […]

Car passenger assaulted after refusing to give lift


A CAR passenger was assaulted after refusing two men a lift. Gardaí are investigating the alleged assault at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, at approximately 3.30am. Two men were sitting in a parked car at that location when a man approached the car and requested a lift. When […]